Welcome Zach Anderson

[GMU79]

I just want us to have good players in our uniforms. As long as that’s the case, it honestly matters less if the names and faces change significantly from season to season — unlike some people I’m not attached enough to the players to feel emotional if they decide to leave. With Tony I’m extremely confident he can find replacements who are as good or better.

Bottom line, I cheer for the laundry and don’t want it to suck. That’s it.

That's me too. Sure, I like certain players more than others, but I've seen 'em come and I've seen 'em go.
I cheer for the GMU Patriots, regardless of who is in the jersey. Although, I would prefer for them not to be a jerk. Baseball case in point: I was thrilled when Bryce Harper did good stuff for the Nats, but I was also thrilled when he was gone.

 

[NewPatriot]

Dude is an assassin!

Has any other player in Mason history sniffed 46% from the 3?

Victor Bailey shot 47% from 3 in 22-23 on 3.8 3 pt attempts per game.

 

[GMU79]

Victor Bailey shot 47% from 3 in 22-23 on 3.8 3 pt attempts per game.

Really? Didn't seem like it. Oh well, the eyes aren't what they used to be.

 

[MASONscott]

Victor Bailey shot 47% from 3 in 22-23 on 3.8 3 pt attempts per game.

Thanks! I'm getting old considering that wasn't too long ago. The new iteration of the modern game facilitating player turnover doesn't help. Still pretty damn good overall.

Out of curiosity, I went back and looked up each year.
2006 Lamar Butler 43.1%
2010 Andre Cornelius 43.3%
2011 Cam Long 43.2%

 

[gmutom]

Old Man can confirm this since he lived with him, but I’m pretty sure Brian Miller shot close to 50% from behind the arc one year. Dude could stroke it and belongs in any conversation regarding Mason’s best all-time long-range shooters.

 

[Old Man]

Old Man can confirm this since he lived with him, but I’m pretty sure our Brian Miller shot close to 50% from behind the arc one year. Dude could stroke it and belongs in any conversation regarding Mason’s best all-time long-range shooters.

Brian Miller, 84-88, holds the career 3-point record at 48.8% (118-242). Miller was a pure shooter. If he got just a tiny bit of space in the corner, he was money. And remember boys and girls, the 3 point shot didn't even begin in college until the 86-87 season. So Miller shot those 3s in two seasons. Miller also has the second most 3-pointers made in any one season at 88; Donald Ross leads that category with 99 made on 278 attempts. Who can guess who was coach when Ross accomplished that feat? (Trick question. There was no coaching, just some guy named Westhead who told the players to go out on the court and shoot whenever and from wherever they want.)

FWIW, Amp Davis, for the 86-87 season, holds the single season 3-point record at 53.6%, and Brian Miller is in second at 50.9% for the 87-88 season.

 

[thebiasedannouncer]

Brian Miller, 84-88, holds the career 3-point record at 48.8% (118-242). Miller was a pure shooter. If he got just a tiny bit of space in the corner, he was money. And remember boys and girls, the 3 point shot didn't even begin in college until the 86-87 season. So Miller shot those 3s in two seasons. Miller also has the second most 3-pointers made in any one season at 88; Donald Ross leads that category with 99 made on 278 attempts. Who can guess who was coach when Ross accomplished that feat? (Trick question. There was no coaching, just some guy named Westhead who told the players to go out on the court and shoot whenever and from wherever they want.)

FWIW, Amp Davis, for the 86-87 season, holds the single season 3-point record at 53.6%, and Brian Miller is in second at 50.9% for the 87-88 season.

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This just reminds me how pissed off I got at Coop his final season here when he went from shooting 41% from 3 to 33%...

 

[Pablo]

In comparing 3-point shooting percentages, it should be noted that the 3-point line distance has increased over the years - https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nca...dard-scoring-records/04a9a0125fd3d10376f911d7

"Men's college basketball 3-point line distance

• 1986-2008: 19 feet, 9 inches
• 2008-2019: 20 feet, 9 inches
• 2019-Present: 22 feet, 1¾ inches

Women's college basketball 3-point line distance

• 1986-2011: 19 feet, 9 inches
• 2011-2021: 20 feet, 9 inches
• 2021-Present: 22 feet, 1¾ inches"

 

[gmujim92]

In comparing 3-point shooting percentages, it should be noted that the 3-point line distance has increased over the years - https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nca...dard-scoring-records/04a9a0125fd3d10376f911d7

"Men's college basketball 3-point line distance

• 1986-2008: 19 feet, 9 inches
• 2008-2019: 20 feet, 9 inches
• 2019-Present: 22 feet, 1¾ inches

Women's college basketball 3-point line distance

• 1986-2011: 19 feet, 9 inches
• 2011-2021: 20 feet, 9 inches
• 2021-Present: 22 feet, 1¾ inches"

Then there’s the Caitlin Clark line at 32 feet

 

[DRK331]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1787577827530809453

 

[Patriotsince81]

Patriots Sign All-ASUN Transfer Zach Anderson - George Mason University Athletics

George Mason University men's basketball head coach Tony Skinn ('06) announced Monday that former Florida Gulf Coast forward Zach Anderson will play his final season

gomason.com

 

[EXpatriot13]

The addition of Zach has me so hype for what this roster can be next season.

Given the current hellscape that is college basketball and NIL, man has Tony found some kinda way to navigate it. Pumped to see these pieces come together, and first time in awhile where I’ll have true high expectations.

 

[Patriotsince81]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uX3kzf4AQmc


Florida Gulf Coast at Indiana highlights from last season. Anderson let FGC with 19 points and 7 rebounds in a 69-63 loss. 7-13 overall and 5-7 from 3.

 

[MasonFanatic]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uX3kzf4AQmc


Florida Gulf Coast at Indiana highlights from last season. Anderson let FGC with 19 points and 7 rebounds in a 69-63 loss. 7-13 overall and 5-7 from 3.

No wonder Indiana was interested in him.

 

[GMUMiked]

Brian Miller, 84-88, holds the career 3-point record at 48.8% (118-242). Miller was a pure shooter. If he got just a tiny bit of space in the corner, he was money. And remember boys and girls, the 3 point shot didn't even begin in college until the 86-87 season. So Miller shot those 3s in two seasons. Miller also has the second most 3-pointers made in any one season at 88; Donald Ross leads that category with 99 made on 278 attempts. Who can guess who was coach when Ross accomplished that feat? (Trick question. There was no coaching, just some guy named Westhead who told the players to go out on the court and shoot whenever and from wherever they want.)

FWIW, Amp Davis, for the 86-87 season, holds the single season 3-point record at 53.6%, and Brian Miller is in second at 50.9% for the 87-88 season.

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That 87-88 team could shoot!